Xuan Zhe nodded, his tone lazy. "Mm, more or less. We've got what we wanted. It's about time someone else sat in the Third's seat."
Since Konoha's founding, this was the first time the enemy had breached the country's borders.
This would certainly earn a prominent place in Konoha's history of humiliation.
On top of that, Hiruzen Sarutobi had made one mistake after another since the war began. His position as Third Hokage really was no longer secure.
Now that their objective had been achieved, it was time to send reinforcements.
Nawaki smacked his lips, looking regretful. "What a shame. Not one of those four old fossils died."
Xuan Zhe smiled without replying and gave his somewhat dim older brother beside him a look.
Hatake Sakumo understood immediately. He nodded and gave the order. "Pass the word to the whole army. Break camp immediately and head south to reinforce Lord Hokage!"
Inside the tent she shared with Xuan Zhe, Rin Nohara was frantically packing everything they needed to take.
There really wasn't much-just Soldier Pills, kunai, and the other things a ninja couldn't do without.
As a medical ninja, she also had to bring some medical supplies.
Xuan Zhe had it even easier. Apart from his Zanpakutō, he didn't need to bring anything.
Even the Konoha Forehead Protector he'd received over twenty years ago had long since been tossed into some forgotten corner.
Suddenly, something slipped out of Rin Nohara's hands and fell beside Xuan Zhe's feet.
Xuan Zhe looked down. Tissues?
He narrowed his eyes for a closer look. A line was printed on the package: "Will of Fire Girls' Series-my comfort, my choice, even on those days."
"Aaaah!!!"
The older little girl let out a shriek that nearly deafened him, then dashed over and scooped up the pack